Transforming Streets Near Schools
Transforming streets near schools is a strategic starting point for cities looking to make their city safer, healthier, and more welcoming for children and their communities.
In September 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on How to Implement Cycling Infrastructure—our latest practice-oriented publication. The series will explore key concepts from the handbook, share practical tips, and feature real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are working to increase cycling through infrastructure design.
Transforming streets near schools is a strategic starting point for cities looking to make their city safer, healthier, and more welcoming for children and their communities.
Starting July 2025, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions. The series will spotlight global practices, tools, and lessons learned around key themes and priorities that reflect what matters most to the community driving the global movement for safer, healthier, and more joyful streets for kids today.
On February 13, 2025, the Streets for Kids team held a Q&A webinar to provide an overview of the Street for Kids Leadership Accelerator program, explain the application process, and invite participants to ask questions. The webinar recording is now available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Ciudad Emergente partnered with the Municipality of Cerrillos and the Mayor University to do a pop-up transformation of 7th Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly space, connecting an elementary school serving 350 children with a nearby park, and creating a safer and more playful space.
In Solo, Indonesia, the non-profit Kota Kita partnered with the Surakarta City Department of Transportation to redesign two streets near a high school, benefiting more than 500 students and residents. More than 400 kids, caregivers, and community members participated. The interim transformation created a safer, more attractive, and more inclusive environment for children by reclaiming public space for pedestrians and introducing traffic-calming elements and street art.
A Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope is a simple DIY tool that can help adults experience streets from a child’s height. Watch this recorded webinar about how to create and use a Reverse Periscope in your community.
The Streets for Kids Reverse Periscope is a do-it-yourself tool that encourages planners, city officials, and others to experience the obstacles and attractions of city streets from a child’s perspective.
A panel discussion exploring youth engagement in the citymaking process.
In this webinar featuring city planning, education, and road safety experts from across the globe, participants will learn first-hand how to reset the practices for streets outside of schools, ensure physical distancing, adapt drop-off and pick-up zones, and identify quick and efficient solutions that can be rolled out at a larger scale.